On May 24, 1953, she was married to Rolland Cunningham. They lived in Cheyenne, Wyoming while he finished his military service in the Air Force. Following his discharge in 1956, they came to a farm near Fontanelle. They moved into Fremont in 1990.
She had been a member of the Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle where she served on several of their committees, taught Sunday school, vacation bible school, and she was a member of its Lutheran Women. She also had belonged to the Fontanelle Extension Club and the Pleasant Hour Club serving 2 years as its president.
LaMar worked for K Mart in Fremont and received a 'Customer Service Award' from the company.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Sandy and husband Terry Nielsen of Bellevue
Jayne and husband Neil Gustafson of Fremont
1 son - Randy Cunningham of Nickerson
2 grandchildren
2 sisters - Ardine and husband Bernie Merwald of Omaha
Lou and husband E. W. (Dutch) Feuerstein of Fremont
2 brother-in-laws - Russell Cunningham of Nickerson
Luvern and wife Lila Cunningham of New Albany, Ohio
The funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday (April 9th) at Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle with the Rev. Robert Hayden officiating. The committal will follow in Salem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Arbor Manor and to Salem Lutheran Church of Fontanelle.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Tuesday (April 8th) from 2 to 8 PM with the family present from 6:30 to 8 PM.
Condolences(17)
Joan Behrens
Fremont, NE Sunday, May 4, 2008 The first thing that comes to my mind as far as Lamar ..are... the words 'CLASS ACT" I work in the activity department of Arbor and would have contact with Lamar almost daily while delivering her newspaper.. What a pleasure it was stepping into her room. She always had a smile for me that brightened my day. Blessings to you and yours Joan BehrensAngie Von Seggern
Fremont, NE Thursday, April 10, 2008 Lamar was a great lady. We all loved her smiles and warm heart. She will be deeply missed. AngieMary Anne Bray
Lenexa, KS Wednesday, April 9, 2008 Jayne & Neil - I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary AnneStacy Haswell
Fremont, NE Wednesday, April 9, 2008 LaMar was a great lady always nice. She will be missed from all at Arbor ManorBarbara Pritchett
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, April 8, 2008 I work at Arbor Manor. When I met Lamar she was so sweet and great to talk to. My best friend was her old neighbor and that gave us some outside world conversation. My prayers will be with the family. Lamar was always a great part of my day at work.Michelle Boyington & Collin Woodrich
Bellevue, NE Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Mrs. Nielsen and the rest of the family- Collin and I just wanted to drop a short note and say how sorry we are for your loss. It's never easy losing a family member. If you need anything please feel free to contact us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. With love, Collin Woodrich Michelle BoyingtonKyle Von Seggern
Hooper, NE Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Jayne, very sorry of hearing in the passing of your Mom. I'm sorry to say that I did not know her, but losing a loved one can be very, very hard. The support of your family and friends will help you and you family get through this... Take care and be well... Kyle and MarieShannon Blatny & Nicole Miller
, Tuesday, April 8, 2008 Our prayers go out to your wonderful family!Richard and Susan Cunningham
Fredericktown, OH Monday, April 7, 2008 I have wonderful memories of family gatherings, generally around a well stocked table, and the lovely smile, gentle laugh, and always kind voice of LaMar. Although we are far away physically, please know that we will be thinking of all of you during this difficult time. We hold you close in our prayers.Kelly Kingsley
Bellevue, NE Monday, April 7, 2008 We are sending our deepest sympathy to your family. Please know we are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. With love, The Kingsley FamilyNick and Susan Janssen
Hooper, NE Monday, April 7, 2008 Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sharon Thompson
Blair, Ne Tuesday, April 8, 2008 I am sorry to here of the passing of your mother. I can remember the times when it was either LaMar or Bev hauling us all to either softball practice, swimming lessons, or just to go swimming at the pool in Arlington. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this time of sorrow. Jayne if you need anything or just want to e-mail please feel free to my door is always open. Love, Sharon Thompson (Moravec)Kenny and LaZelle Dolezal
North Bend, NE Monday, April 7, 2008 Neil & Jayne and Family, I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. You are in our prayers and thoughts. If we can do anything at all, please let us know. Love you all, LaZellebarb kocel
avon lake, oh Monday, April 7, 2008 Jayne and Neil, I am sorry this is the time that I have to contact you, This is Barb Johnson from long long ago. You are my thoughts and prayers as always please feel free to email me if you need me to call would love to talk to you both Love and God Bless BarbJennifer
, Monday, April 7, 2008 I helped care for LaMar at Arbor Manor. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Allison and Bob Fachman
, Monday, April 7, 2008 Jayne and family, So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. You are in our thoughts and prayers!Randy, Marlene & Brock Redding
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 8, 2008 To the Cunningham family, "When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." ~ Kahlil Gibran I had only met LaMar once at a Pampered Chef party at Jayne's. She seemed as sweet as I have grown to know her daugheter to be. Blessings to your family and you move through these next few days, months and years without your Mom and Grandma.